Events co-ordinator – are you what we are looking for?

Have you or someone you know been thinking about a career in event planning? If so one question that might have crossed your mind is what constitutes being an event co-ordinator and would attaining a qualification as an event planner be of value to you in the future?

Although good practice, organising the odd personal event (e.g. being a wedding planner for a friend, organising a private celebration or the office Christmas Party) it is not really enough to prepare you for a career in the world of events.

Passion for excellence and the drive to create a memorable experience is a great starting point. The desire must be evident in a student to design, plan and deliver the very best for a client and to ensure that the process of event management is smooth from beginning to end. As a good event planner you will have this as a foundation. What follows then is practical experience and the technical knowledge behind event planning and client management- without this you will only know the theory of event planning, which is not really enough in your application for events co-ordinator jobs in a professional event company.

What does Event Academy look for in potential event organisers?

We look for the following in our event management candidates:

• A real love for the event industry – Our ideal candidate wants to really get stuck into practicing the art of event planning. They will be seeking a practical training course and the experiential approach that The Event Academy offers will deliver exactly what they need to launch a career as an event co-ordinator.
• A fascination for event planning – If a candidate is rapt by innovative thinking around events company practice, we view this as a real positive. Similarly candidates will also wish to conduct their training in the bustling, vibrant capital city of London with plenty of opportunity to network with other event organisers, to get involved in live events and watch the very best event planners do what they do best. The Event Academy runs its courses from the Business Design Centre so we couldn’t be situated in a better city to inspire and enthuse our students.
• An understanding of the role that events play for individuals and companies – All candidates should appreciate that creating a stunning event and demonstrating expertise as part of an events company relies on understanding the emotional payoff anticipated in terms of the experience of a client and their audience. At The Event Academy we offer our students the opportunity to work alongside event organisers either by undertaking voluntary work or through an event work placement.
• The ability to be calm under pressure and think on your feet! – As all event organisers know, these qualities are important to create the best outcome in a pressured environment.
• Appreciation of Technical knowledge – Technology moves quickly in this industry and it is vital that a candidate appreciates this fact. We look for students who are hungry for knowledge in this area and want to gain a thorough grounding in industry trends from Audio Visual and lighting to Stage and Set design and production. Students will also want to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-life situations. At The Event Academy we provide platforms for students to come up with robust solutions to real event problems.

Why Train with Event Academy?

If all of the above sounds like you then why not explore our events courses and what we have to offer? Whatever you want to do – whether it is working in an events company, as a freelance event co-ordinator, or in a corporate event environment you’ll need motivation and the right skills and experience. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, our events courses provide you with the assurance that every level of qualification has a credible basis. Call us today on 00 44 (0)20 7183 5129.